Negative emotions are destructive to a person’s health. Especially, if we allow them to multiply and consume our every waking moment. Here are some tips on how to reduce negativity and gain a more positive attitude.
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If you’re feeling sad for unexplained reasons for unreasonable lengths of time, chances are your physician may recommend antidepressants. While these medications may help stabilize your mood, they can also have serious effects that are hidden in the fine print. If you think you’re depressed, you may be wise to try other options such as […]
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Not feeling great lately? It’s possible you’ve picked up a cold or some other kind of infection. But there’s also the chance that you’re dealing with a nutritional deficiency that could leave you feeling tired, restless, even nauseous. The good news is that there are ways to confront these deficiencies. You can work with an […]
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A diet filled with highly refined carbohydrates–such as white bread and pasta–can raise one’s risk of depression, a new study has found. The study, which was carried out by American researchers using data collected through the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study, involved roughly 70,000 participants. Researchers focused on participants’ mental health status, their diets, and […]
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A group of American medical experts believes primary care doctors should screen all of their patients for depression. The proposal was made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government-supported panel of medical experts. The goal is to discover and treat mental illness before it becomes a major problem. According to the group, about […]
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Depression is an illness that pays no head to age, sex, race, or socioeconomic status. Anyone, anywhere can develop this devastating and lethal disease. Young, old, male female, rich or poor—no one is immune. Depression is a chemical imbalance of the brain in which the “feel good” substance, known as dopamine, is no longer produced […]
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